While it likely isn’t a scene from anywhere along the AT, I really like the photo in the banner. The photo is the default for the theme I selected for the blog, but it coincidentally is an appropriate photo metaphor for the start of my journey: a dock pointing toward mountains. I live directly on the Chesapeake Bay; sitting on my dock I can see all the way across the Bay to Tilghman Island. While it’s still quite cold and wet here on the Bay – much like on the AT – the signs of spring are all around. The various migratory birds – snow geese, swans, and ducks of various species – have all made their stop on our creek as they head north. It won’t be long before the osprey return to their nests on the Bay. And the fishermen, sailors, and other boaters are starting to think about splashing their boats into the water for this boating season. I made my own first trip of the season to the marine outfitter today to see what might be on sale and somehow scratch the gear-itch. I did buy another dock line for my boat since I lost one last season and it was reduced for an early season sale. And I saw a lightweight Leatherman tool that might make a great tool for a thru-hike! But I suppose my AT fever will subside a bit now as my thoughts turn to the boating season. One of my favorite pastimes on the boat, is to just anchor in a quiet cove – nap, read, and daydream. I am sure my thoughts will occasionally drift toward the AT. Boating is one outdoor passion I share with my wife. Again, quite coincidentally, our boat is named, “Our Dream.” We’ve had the dream of owning a boat and living on the Bay for as long as I can remember. On the other hand, there might be opportunities while we are spending quiet time at anchor on the boat to maybe broach my AT dream with my wife.
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Quiet Man
I don't have a bucket list. At 61 years old, I have already had the adventures of a lifetime, especially after a 30-year Army career, five years of teaching high school, and a 37 year marriage still going strong. But I still have this deep desire to complete the Appalachian Trial. Archives
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